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Thursday, July 19, 2007

  • fitness

    5 Easy Muscle-Toning Exercises:

    1. Abdominal crunches

    Step A
    Lie on your back with your knees slightly bent and your lower back as flat against the floor as possible. Tuck your hands behind your head, fingers touching, and elbows pointing out.

    Step B
    Slowly curl your shoulders up until your upper body is about a quarter of the way toward your knees. Use your abdominal muscles. Take care not to pull on your neck with your hands. Keep your eyes focused on the ceiling. Steadily lower yourself back to the floor.

    2. Dry Swimming

    Lie on your stomach, your arms extended in front of you. Keeping your hips on the floor, lift your right arm and left leg at the same time. Hold for a count of three. Return to resting position. Repeat with the left arm and right leg.

    3a. Push-ups

    Step A
    Lie facedown, with your hands on the floor, pointing forward, directly under your shoulders. Your feet should be resting on your toes. Straighten your arms as you push your entire body off the floor. Make sure that your back and legs are straight, and that you're not bending at the waist.

    Step B
    Then lower yourself back down until your nose almost touches the floor. Keep your elbows tucked in against your body.

    3b. Modified Push-ups

    Step A
    If you're having trouble, push off with your knees instead of your toes.

    Step B
    Then lower yourself back down until your nose almost touches the floor. Keep your elbows tucked in against your body.

    4. Wall Sit

    Back up to a wall, placing your feet shoulder-width apart and your heels about a foot and a half from the wall. Slowly slide down the wall until your legs are almost at a 90-degree angle -- as if you are sitting in an imaginary chair. Hold that position for a count of five. Then straighten up again.

    5. Kneeling leg curl

    Step A
    Start on your elbows and knees, hands and forearms flat on the floor in front of you. Extend your left leg straight back, pointing your toe down.

    Step B
    Raise your left foot until your leg forms a 90-degree angle. Relax your neck and shoulders as you hold the pose for the count of five. Return to starting position, then repeat the exercise with your right leg.

     

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

  •  FOOD RELATED

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                                                    kish           

    RECIPES

    BREAKFAST

    Fruit Yogurt Breakfast

    1 cup of ff yogurt (80 cals)
    blueberries (10 cals)
    strawberries (20 cals)
    Splenda
    1/2 Barbara's bakery granola bar (41 cals)

    Stir Splenda into yogurt to taste. Microwave 10 blueberries and 3-4 diced strawberries with a little water and a spoonful of

    Splenda, then stir into yogurt. Crush granola bar and stir into yogurt.

    Total Cals: 150

     
    Amazingly Light Egg McMuffin Sandwich
    Calories: 165
    Fat: 1.5g

    A lighter alternative to the Mcdonalds one, which has 300cals and 12g of fat.
    Ingredients:
    - 1 regular size Thomas' Light Multi Grain English Muffin (or Western Bagel Alternative English Muffin)
    - 1 slice Kraft Free fat free American cheese
    - 1 slice Healthy Choice Smoked Ham (or other lean, thin-sliced ham)
    - 1 egg white

    Directions:
    Simply cook an egg white in a pan using non-stick cooking spray and toast your english muffin. Once toasted, place a slice of

    cheese on the bottom half of the bread, followed by the egg, a slice of ham, and the top of the muffin. Enjoy!

     

    Parfait 

    1/3 cup fat free cottage cheese (60cal)
    3 strawberries, sliced into eighths longways (8cal)
    2 tablespoons each or blueberries and rasberries (15cal)
    1/4 cup fiber one or total (protien edition) (30; 33 cal respectively)

    Mix the berries in a small bowl with some splenda. In a parfait glass, I used a wine goblet, layer the cheese, fruit, and cereal. Dig in!! (about 113 cal total)

     

    Bran pancakes
    mmmm yummy 65 cals

    Bran flakes 1/3 cup (20 cals)
    one egg white (15 cals)
    one tbsp low fat vanilla yoguart (30 cals)
    1/3 tsp baking powder. (0)

    Mix all ingredients together
    turn heat on stove to medium
    wait till pan is heated
    spray with cooking spray
    spoon mix into pan
    flatten
    wait till you see little bubbles
    flip
    cook for a few seconds
    eat

    Serve with fruit, cool whip

     

    French Toast
    2 pcs Low cal/carb bread (80)
    2 tsp egg whites (10)
    sprinkle of brown sugar & cinnamon (15)
    TOTAL-105calories

    Take the egg whites and add a tsp of water to them and mix up.
    Then rub over the whites of the bread. Cook in a non stick pan until browned and serve with lightly sprinkled cinnamon and
    brown sugar.

     

    Guilt-free Sunday Breakfast

    1 slice sugar free toast (50 cals or so)
    1 tablespoon low sugar jam (25 cals)
    3 egg whites (51 cals)
    1 slice ff cheese (10 cals)
    fresh, mild salsa (10 cals)
    milk (5 cals)

    Put toast in the toaster oven. Whisk eggs with a small splash of skim milk and the desired herbs and spices (I use dill weed,

    minced onion, and salt n' pepper). Pour eggs into a pan on low heat, and shred a slice a piece of ff cheese on top. Allow

    omelette to cook a few minutes, then flip over in pan and serve immediately with a tablespoon of cold tomato relish. Spread jam

    on toast, relax, and savor your breakfast!

    TC: 150

     

    Cinnamon "Sugar" Toast

    Smart Control (something like that) squeezable butter flavored spread (5 cals per tablespoon)
    1 slice low cal wheat toast (40 cals)
    1 tablespoon Splenda
    cinnamomn

    Spread warm toast with butter spread. Sprinkle cinnamon and splenda liberally over toast. Have two slices if desired.

    45 cals per slice

     
     Churros


    these are 70 calories and have 6% fat in them. here it is
    serves 27 churros!
    vegetable oil
    1 cup water
    1/2 cup margarine or butter (my suggestion replace with butter buds...less calories and fat free.)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup flour
    3 eggs
    1/4 cup sugar
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
     Heat 1- 1 1/2 inches oil in pan.
     to 360 degrees F.
    Heat water margarine and salt to a rolling boil in a 3-quart saucepan.
     Stir in flour.
     Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
     Remove from heat.
    Beat eggs add them to saucepan while stirring mixture.
    Spoon into a cake decorator's tube with a large star tip.
     Squeeze 4 inch strips of dough into hot oil.
    Fry 3-4 strips at a time until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes each side.
     Drain on paper towels.
     Mix the sugar and cinnamon (optional).
     Roll the churros in the sugar (or cinnamon sugar) mixture or dump the sugar on top of the churros.

    drink with Pleasure, Instant Hot Chocolate Drink, Options for 68 kcal or drink with Caffe Latte, High Lights, Cadbury for 40 kcals. and walla breakfast! for a total of 137 calories if you have the higher calorie drink!

     

    Hot Oat Bran Breakfast

     (great if you're gonna exercise strenuously)

    Basically, it's doctored-up Oat Bran hot cereal

    1/3 c Oat Bran
    1 c water (revision! I had forgotten to adjust the water for the smaller portion) a dash of salt (optional, purely for taste

    enhancement. I always use Morton Lite, low-sodium salt... no idea how that one works, lol.)
    Splenda
    cinnamon
    1/4 of an apple, finely chopped

    Microwave apples with a little splenda, water, and cinnamon for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Combine water, oat bran, and salt,

    and Splenda, to taste (a couple teaspoons?) in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, stirring

    every so often. Let cool for a minute or two, then stir in apples and more cinnamon to taste. If it's a cold morning, put your

    hands around the bowl for a little while to warm up, then enjoy!

    total cals- 120

     

    Egg Beater Frittata

     Turn broiler on (preheat). In a bowl, mix ½ cup egg beater (60kcal) and add 2 tbsp skim milk (5kcall) and

    whip with salt/pepper (0kcal), to taste-set aside. Take a skillet (all iron/metal...no plastic handles!) and oil it with 5 sprays of

    smart balance cooking spray (0 kcal). In the oiled skillet, cook at medium heat (“5-6” on temperature knob) 1 tbsp chopped

    onions (5kcal), 1 tbsp sliced mushrooms (5kcal), 1 tbsp chopped bell peppers (5kcal), and one chopped slice of Canadian

    bacon (15kcal). When the latter ingredients are fully cooked, turn down temperature to low heat (2-3 setting on temp knob) and

    pour in the eggbeater mixture. Cook for 7 minutes (do not disturb). When almost fully cooked (top will be watery but bottom and

    sides are cooked), add a slice of chopped smart beat cheese (25kcal) to top. Take skillet and place in broiler for 3-5 minutes,

    until egg cooks fully and cheese melts.
    120 cals (suggestion: eat with a slice of low calorie toast, yum)

     

    Southwestern Omelette & Fruit Toast

    Huge breakfast!
    Put 1/2 cup egg beaters (or 4 egg whites) (60 cals) mixed with some pepper into a good nonstick pan. Cook until halfway set

    and then flip. Put 1 slice fat free lo-cal cheese (the brand I use is 25 cals per slice), 1 tablespoon salsa (5 cals), and 1-2

    tablespoons chopped bell peppers (microwave for 20-30 seconds to soften them if you like) (about 5 cals) in the center. when

    egg is set, fold and remove from heat. Cover to allow cheese to melt.

    Toast 1 slice lo-cal bread (35-45 cals, depending on brand) and spread with 1 serving either sugar free jam or apple butter (10

    cals).

    This is more than many non-anas would ever dream of eating for breakfast: and it comes out to just 140-150 calories for the

    omelette and toast together!

     

    Cottage Cheese Breakfast/Lunch

    1/2 c ff cottage cheese (80 cals)
    lots of chopped fruit (I prefer pineapple) (50-70 cals?)
    6 finely chopped walnut halves (20-30 cals?)

    Mix up in a bowl. Savor every bite!

    About 150 cals.

     
    Chicken Cheese Tomatoe Omelet
     
    chicken (or 1/4 serving) around 35 cals
    1/4 tomato around 15 cals
    1/2 slice lactose free cheese around 12 cals
    2 egg whites 60 cals
    add onion, peppers, or any other veggie you like!
    the chicken calories vary, definatly use boneless skinless. trim fat. cut into bite size pieces and cook. cut tomato into bite size pieces. add egg whites to chicken, then tomatos. finally add cheese.
     total, its around 115 cals.
     
    SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS
     

    Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie

    Tastes just like an orange julius! 

    What you need:


    - 3 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
    - 2-3 packets of Splenda
    - 1/2 cup light soy milk (regular or vanilla)
    - 1/2 cup water
    - 4 ice cubes
    - 1 tsp. vanilla

    Blend until smooth. Makes one 85 calorie beverage.

     

    Bluberry Smoothie
    Servings: 2 8 oz. servings, Calories: 126, Protien 7g, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Fat 0g, Fiber 3.8g

    1/4 cup blueberries, frozen
    1 Banana
    8 oz Vanilla Yogurt, fat free
    2 tbsp pineapple orange juice
    6-10 ice cubes

     
    Orange Smoothie

    What you need:

    1 cup fat free yogurt (100 cals)
    1 orange/half an apple/however much of the fruit you want to use to equal 50 cals
    5 ice cubes (0 cals)

    Blend all ingredents together until smooth and strain if you don't like pulp (if you use an orange).

    I have this for breakfast or lunch occasionally. It's big and keeps you full! I like using Yoplait's raspberry and then adding an orange. . . yummy.
     

    Nutty Shake

    100 cals

    serves 4

    3 cups of ice cold skimmed milk
    2 Tablespoons of crunchy OR smooth peanut butter (190 calories worth)
    1 ripened, peeled banana
    2-4 ice cubes
    1-4 packets of Splenda or Equal if extra sweetness is desired

    Blend all ingredients until frothy and light.   Pour into chilled glasses.

     

    Bubbly Iced Tea
    5 calories for 8 oz

    1  tub   CRYSTAL LIGHT Low Calorie Iced Tea Mix
    1 qt. water
    1 bottle (1 liter) chilled diet carbonated lemon-lime beverage

    PLACE drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher. Add water; stir until drink mix is dissolved.
    REFRIGERATE until ready to serve. Stir in carbonated beverage just before serving. Serve over ice cubes. Garnish with lemon slices.


    Great Substitute
    Substitute orange flavored seltzer for lemon-lime carbonated beverage.

     

    Blackberry 'Nana Smoothie

    1 cup of soy Milk-100 calories
    ½ cup of blackberries-40 calories
    ¼ banana-30 calories
    2 ice cubes-0 calories

    Total calories-170

     

    Yummy fruit smoothie

    2 strawberries
    5 raspberries
    5 blueberries
    4 oz pineapple juice

    total cals: 89!

     

    Banana Berry Smoothie

    Makes: 4 (1-cup) servings

          1 cup water
          2 tsp. CRYSTAL LIGHT Calcium Tangerine Strawberry Low Calorie Soft Drink Mix
          1 container (8 oz.) BREYERS Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt
          2 cups fresh strawberry halves
          1 ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks
          1 cup ice cubes

          PLACE all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until thickened and smooth.


    Nutrition (per serving)
    Calories 110
    Total fat 1g

     

    Raspberry 'Nana Smoothie

    1 cup of soy Milk-100 calories
    ½ cup of raspberries-30 calories
    ¼ banana-30 calories
    2 ice cubes-0 calories

    Total calories-160

     

    Tropical Freeze

    Here's a sweet, refreshing smoothie that's so luxurious and decadant, it makes an amazing dessert. (Pssst, it's very low in calories, so feel free to squirt a bit of FF Reddi-Whip on top!)

    - 1/4 cup Mango Tropical Minute Maid Light
    - 1/4 medium banana
    - 1/4 cup Dreyer's Grand Light Vanilla Ice Cream
    - 1/2 cup frozen or fresh peaches
    - 1 1/2 ice cubes
    - 3/4 tsp. lemon juice

    Blend until smooth, pour into a tall glass and serve. Makes one 115 calorie drink. (2 pts.)

     
    DRESSING, DIPS, CONDIMENTS, ETC.
     

    Easiest Peanut Dressing for Fruit in the whole world

    1 tea spoon smooth peanut butter
    1 to 2 table spoons water

    Put peanut butter in small bowl and add water slowly, stirring vigorously with a spoon throughout until a smooth kinda runny

    paste is formed.
    Spoon over one whole chopped apple.

    40 CALS TOTAL

     

    Bacon Vinaigrette Dressing
    servings: 12 ... calories: 23 ... fat: 0.4

    ° 1 env ranch salad dressing mix
    ° 1/2 c water
    ° 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
    ° 2 tbsps bacon bits
     

    ° 1 tbsp brown sugar
    ° 12 ozs leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
    ° 1 c mushrooms, sliced
    ° 1 c croutons

    In a screw-top jar, combine dressing mix, water, vinegar, bacon bits, and brown sugar. Cover and shake well. Serve on

    lettuce topped with mushrooms and croutons.

     
    Mango Salsa:
    2 ripe but firm mangoes
    1/2 red onion, chopped
    1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, & chopped in 1/4-inch dice
    1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
    1 clove garlic, minced
    Juice 2 limes
    Juice 1/2 orange
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
    1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 9i dunno what that is)
    *Peel the mangoes and cut the fruit off the center "bone". Dice into 1/4" pieces. Combine all ingredients except the salt, taste,

    and add salte to taste. SErve the salsa raw or warm it quickly to serve w/chicken or fish*
    makes 8 servings per serving: 42 calories, less than 1 gram fat; 1 gram protein; 10 grams carbs

     

    Powdered sugar glaze
     
    Makes1/3 cup glaze

     

    1 1/2 cups SPLENDA® Granular
    1/4 cup Cornstarch
    5-6 tsp. Water

    Place SPLENDA® and cornstarch in blender jar. Cover and blend until SPLENDA® is a very fine powder. Pour into a small bowl. Add water and stir well. This recipe makes a thick glaze. Add more water for a thinner glaze.
    To flavor the glaze add any of the following; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 drop maple flavor, 1 tsp. lemon zest

     
    SOUPS AND STUFF
     

    Summer Chili
    servings: 20...calories: 58 ...fat: 2

    ° 1/2 c onions, chopped
    ° 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
    ° 1/2 tsp olive oil
    ° 10 1/2 ozs chicken broth
    ° 1 c canned dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    ° 1/4 c celery, chopped
    ° 1/4 c carrots, sliced
    ° 1 c squash, chopped
    ° 1 c zucchini, chopped
    ° 1 c bell peppers, chopped
     

    ° 2 c mushrooms, sliced
    ° 1/2 c crushed tomatoes, chopped
    ° 2 tsps chili powder
    ° 1 tsp cumin
    ° 1 tsp salt
    ° 1/4 tsp black pepper
    ° 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    ° 8 ozs tomato sauce
    ° 1 tsp honey

    In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic, in oil until tender. Add water, kidney beans, celery, carrots, squash, zucchini,

    pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and honey until soft. Mix in chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, and cayenne

    until blended. Simmer all ingredients about one hour, or until bubbly.

     

    ABC Vegetables N' Chili
    servings: 8 ... calories: 24 ... fat: 2

    ° 1 lb ground chicken breast, skinless
    ° 1/2 c onions, chopped
    ° 1/2 c bell peppers, chopped
    ° 3 c water
    ° 15 ozs tomato sauce
    ° 15 ozs stewed tomatoes, undrained
     

    ° 2 tsps chili powder
    ° 1 tsp salt
    ° 1/4 tsp black pepper
    ° 2 c canned mixed vegetables, drained
    ° 1 c alphabet pasta, uncooked

    In a large saucepan, combine chicken, onions, and bell peppers. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken

    is no longer pink. Add water, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking, stirring

    occasionally, until chili comes to a boil. Add mixed vegetables and pasta. Reduce heat to medium low. Continue cooking, stirring

    often, until flavors are blended, 20 minutes.

     
    Tomato Turkey Stew:

    1 serving of Organic Chunky Tomato Soup (80 cals)
    fat free cheese slices (25 cals)
    herbs and spices (0 cals)
    lemon juice (0 cals)
    crushed garlic (0 cals)
    fat free turkey slices (15 cals)
    baby carrots (35 cals per half cup)

    Dice a few carrots and steam for 2 mins (or until tender) in microwave. Heat soup in microwave as directed on can. Add

    carrots and two diced up slices of turkey to soup. Stir in a squirt of lemon juice, a dollop of garlic, and spices. Top with 1

    shredded slice of cheese and eat immediately.

    Total Cals: 150

     

    Oh, I WANT some! Soup
    1/4 cup of chopped onions = 0 cals
    3 carrots = 0 cals
    garlic powder= 0 cals
    pepper (to taste)= 0 cals
    celery salt (to taste)= 0 cals
    2 celery stalks= 0 cals
    1 tsp turkey gravy mix powder= 8 cals
    1 tsp french onion soup powder= 8 cals
    2 tsp corn starch =20 cals
    1 can of 98% ff chicken (or beef) broth--30 calories per can


    First, spray your pot w/ Pam and sautee the onions. You may need to add water to keep them from burning. Next, add water

    anyway and scoop in your chopped carrots. Boil them in enough water so that they've got room to move when they're boiling

    them, but not gallons. Boil most of the water out, leave about an inche of water covering your vegetables. Next, sprinkle in

    some pepper, garlic powder, and celery salt. Add a teaspoon of french onion soup mix and stir. In a tumbler place 1 teaspoon

    of turkey (or brown gravy mix if it tickles your fancy) gravy mix and 2 tsp of corn starch. Add water to the tumbler and stir until

    you've got a slightly thicker texture, then stir that into the pot. Lastly, poor in a can of broth, let it come to a boil, and you've got

    soup that smells and tastes SO good that you can't wait to eat it.

    The best part? It's only 66 calories

     
    Meatball Soup
    servings: 10 ... calories: 32 ... fat: 0.7

    ° 5 c chicken broth
    ° 1 c water
    ° 12 whole pre-cooked meatballs
    ° 1 c carrots, sliced
     

    ° 1 c potatoes o'brien, thawed
    ° 1/2 c celery, chopped
    ° 14 1/2 ozs no-salt-added whole tomatoes, pureed
    ° 1/2 tsp salt

    Drop meatballs into boiling broth and water. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, pureed tomatoes, and salt. Cook slowly for one

    hour, or until vegetables are tender.

     

    Salsa Stew

    1/2 cup walmart Sam's choice black bean and corn salsa
    ff american cheese or ff cottage cheese

    Heat up 1/2 cup salsa and grate a couple slices of American cheese on top, and enjoy immediately! For a more protein, and a

    different texture and taste, used 1/2 cup cottage cheese in place of the American cheese, and mix well.

    TC: 90 cals with American cheese, 140 with cottage cheese

     

    Zesty Minestrone
    6 servings; (With chicken broth) 99 Calories, 2g Fat, 4g Protein, 18g Carbohydrate, 1060mg Sodium

    1/2 c onions, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    20 oz chicken or vegetable broth
    1 1/2 c water
    6 ozs tomato paste
    1 tsp Italian seasoning
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    15 ozs mixed vegetables, canned and drained
    1/2 c elbow macaroni, uncooked

    1. Put onions and garlic in a medium pot and cook until tender.
    2. Add broth, water, tomato paste, seasoning, and black pepper to the onions and garlic. Stir and bring to a boil.
    3. Reduce heat to low and cook for ten minutes.
    4. Add mixed vegetables and macaroni. Bring to a boil.
    5. Reduce heat to low and cook ten minutes, or until macaroni is done.

     

    Ginger Carrot Soup

    Ingredients
    1 tbsp Olive Oil
    1 Medium Onion
    6 Large Carrots
    10g Root Ginger
    1 Vegetable Stock Cube
    1½ Pints Boiling Water
    1 tbsp Basil
    1 tsp Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
    1 tsp Sea Salt
    Method
    Heat oil in a large pan. Add in onion, carrot & ginger. Let cook for 5 minutes to soften the onion.

    Mix up vegetable stock using water and stock cube. Add to pan and bring to the boil. Cover saucepan and let simmer for 35

    minutes so that your carrots are nice and soft.

    Pour contents of pan, along with salt & pepper, into food processor and blend, adding more water if needed.

    Garnish with basil and serve.

    79 calories!

     
    Miso soup

    (120cals per cup)
    2-3 tbsp miso
    4 green tea bags
    green onions
    cabbage/bok choy shreded
    tsp red dried chile seeds
    cellery chopped
    4 mushrooms quartered
    8 cups water

    boil water-add miso- put on medium heat- added cabbage, celery, and tea bags- leave till cabbage has softened- add mushrooms and chiles-cook for 10min- remove soup from heat, add thinly chopped green onions.

    Can be served with or without the veggies.
    Stores for about 1 1/2 weeks in air tight container in fridge.

    Soy can be added if you need protien

     

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    Ingredients
    2 Chicken Stock Cubes
    2

    Pints Boiling Water
    4 Small Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced
    1 Medium Onion, Sliced
    10g Parsley
    1 tsp Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
    1 tsp Salt
    85g Frozen Peas
    150g Noodles, Egg, Thread
    Method
    Make up the stock by crumbling the stock cubes into the boiling water and stirring well. Put into a large pan and add the

    chicken, onion and seasonings. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-35 minutes (or until chicken pieces are

    tender).

    Add the peas to the pan and simmer for a further 10 minutes.

    At the same time, cook the noodles as per the instructions on the packet.

    Stir the noodles into the soup and serve.

    130 calories!!

     

    Egg Drop Soup

    3 Egg Whites
    3 chicken boulion cubes
    5 cups water
    Fork

    Put egg whites into cup, beat lightly with fork. Boil water and boulion for 5 minutes covered, then turn down heat until broth is standing (not frothing or bubbling). Add egg whites then quickly start stirring with fork. Keep stirring for 2-3 mins or until the eggs become clearly defined noodles. For a more concentrated noodle to broth ratio, decrease broth to 3 cups and 2 cubes. Don't stir with a wisk, the egg tends to wrap itself around the tines, and it's a bitch and a half to clean.

    Technically the serving size is 2.5 cups, but at 60 calories per panfull, you may decide to eat a lot more of it. 

     
    SALAD
     

    Watercress Salad w/ Ginger Dressing*
    6 servings and 3/4 c dressing; 98 Calories, 2g Fat, 17g Carbohydrate, 7g protein, 92mg Sodium, 8g Fiber

    Salad:
    1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed
    1/2 head red leaf lettuce
    1 cucumber, thinly sliced

    Dressing:
    2 Tablespoons chopped ginger
    2 teaspoons chopped celery
    1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
    6 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    3 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
    1/8 teaspoon white pepper
    1/8 teaspoon celery seed
    1/2 teaspoon catsup
    3 Tablespoons soy sauce
    3 Tablespoons brown rice vinegar
    3 Tablespoons water

    Wash watercress and lettuce by placing leaves in a sink full of cold water. Drain and repeat. Spin or pat dry. Tear greens into

    bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Add cucumber and set aside. Place ginger, celery, maple syrup, oil, sesame

    seeds, pepper, celery seed, and catsup in a blender and blend. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and water; blend again until creamy.

    Before serving, toss salad with 1/4-1/3 cup of the dressing. The remainder of the dressing will keep in the refrigerator for at

    least a week.

     

    Hot and Spicy Salad
    Calories: 35 - 40

    1 1/2 c shredded lettuce
    A Few Hot Pepper Rings
    1 tbsp. Salsa
    1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
    Any other veggies if desired

    Mix together and microwave.

     

    Carrot and Ginger Salad

    * 4 large, firm but not woody carrots, peeled and grated
    * 1/4 cup lemon juice
    * 1 1/2 TBS finely chopped mint
    * 1 1/2 TBS finely grated ginger
    * Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Directions:

    Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, adding a scant 1/4 teaspoon salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover and chill until required.

    The magazine claims "This is an exellent salad, full of juicy crunch and refreshing flavours" Keeps well for a day or two

    refridgerated.

    Serves 4, and only 35 calories per serving!

     

    Spinach and Orange Salad
    Makes: 10 servings

    10 cups torn spinach
    2 cups fresh orange sections
    1/2 cup sliced red onion
    1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
    1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix for Fat Free Dressing

    TOSS spinach, oranges, onion and cheese in large bowl.
    ADD salad dressing; toss lightly.

    Great Substitute
    Prepare as directed, substituting 2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin orange segments, drained, for fresh orange sections.

    Special Extra
    Add 1/4 cup toasted PLANTERS Slivered Almonds.

    Calories  70

     
    Taco Salad
    3 oz ground lean turkey (60)
    1/4 pk taco season (5)
    1/2 md tomato (12)
    2 cups lettuce (20)
    FF shredded cheese (35)
    TOTAL-130 calories
    Just fry the turkey meat and add the seasoning, and serve. It makes a huge serving. And is YUMMY
     
    BAKING GOODIES
     

    Parmesan Bread Sticks
    servings: 16 ... calories: 72 ...fat: 1

    ° 1/4 c egg whites, slightly beaten
    ° 1 lb frozen white bread dough, thawed
     

    ° 1/4 c fat-free parmesan cheese
    ° 1 tbsp garlic powder

    Preheat oven to 450. Prepare baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside. Pour egg whites into a 9 x 13" pan. In another 9 x

    13" pan sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Divide dough into 16 pieces and shape each piece into a ball. On

    lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a rope, 12" long. Dip rope in egg whites, then into the parmesan cheese mixture,

    coating evenly. Gently twist each rope several times to create a spiraled look, then lay bread sticks on prepared baking sheets,

    2" apart. Bake for 12 mintues, or until crisp and golden brown.

     
    Choc. Brownies.

    1/4 cup plus 1tbs unbleached flour
    1/4 cup oat bran
    1/3 cup cocoa powder
    3/4 cup sugar (I'm sure you could use splenda)
    1/4 cup instant non fat milk powder
    1 pinch baking soda
    1/4 cup chocolate syrup(if you use the walden farms stuff, its even less cals)
    3 egg whites
    1tps vanilla extract
    1/3 chopped walnuts (optinal, more cals)

    Combine flour, oat bran, sugar, cocoa, milk powder and baking soda in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in the chocolate syrup, egg whites and vanilla extract. Fold in nuts if desired. Cover an 8"x8" pan with non-stick cooking spray. Spread batter in pan evenly and bake a 325 degrees for 23 minutes or just until edges are firm and the middle is almost set. Cool to room temp. Cut into 16 2" squares.

    Makes 16 servings

    Nutritional Facts per serving
    Calories: 71
    Total Fat: 0.4g
    Carbohydrates: 35g

     

    No Bake Gingersnap Balls
    servings: 20...calories: 58 ...fat: 2

    ° 1 1/4 c unbleached flour
    ° 1 tbsp baking powder
    ° 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    ° 1/4 tsp salt
    ° 1 1/2 c All Bran Cereal, original
    ° 1 c cranberries, coarsely chopped
     

    ° 1/2 c raisins
    ° 1 tsp orange peel, grated
    ° 1 1/4 c fat-free milk
    ° 1/3 c egg whites
    ° 3 tbsps olive oil

    In a mixing bowl, combine corn syrup and peanut butter. Mix well. Add crushed cookies. Mixture should hold together without

    being sticky. Roll mixture into 20 one inch balls. Coat balls with powdered sugar. Chill until ready to serve.

     

    Jumbo Peanut Butter cookie

    2 slices low cal wheat bread (45+45)
    1 tbsp peanut butter (50 cals)
    splenda

    Take wheat bread slices and cut crusts off. Roll with a rolling pin into very thin slice. Spread one side with 1/2 tbsp of peanut

    butter just short of the edge of the slice. Sprinkle a thin layer splenda on top of pb and press other slice on top. Crimp or fold

    over edges of bread together, sprinkle a little water on top of bread and dash with a little more splenda. Bake in toaster or oven

    at 350 degrees F for 5-8 minutes. Let cool, and you have an improv pb cookie!

    TC: 140

     

    Pumpkin Spice Bars
    servings: 60...calories: 72 ...fat: 2

    ° 18 1/4 ozs spice cake mix
    ° 1 whole egg
    ° 3 tbsps light margarine, melted
    ° 8 ozs fat-free cream cheese, softened
    ° 14 ozs fat-free sweetened condensed milk
     

    ° 15 ozs pumpkin, canned
    ° 2 whole eggs
    ° 1/4 tsp salt
    ° 1/2 c walnuts, chopped

    Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a jelly-roll pan with cooking spray and flour; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, one

    egg, and margarine. Mix until well blended. Press into prepared pan. In another mixing bowl, combine cream cheese,

    sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin, remaining eggs, and salt. Mix well. Pour over crust. Sprinkle walnuts over top. Bake for

    30 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Chill. Cut into one and a half inch bars. * Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

     

    Ice Box Crescent Rolls
    servings: 48 ... calories:68 …fat: 1

    ° 2 c fat-free milk
    ° 1/2 c granulated sugar
    ° 2 tsps salt
    ° 1 env dry yeast
     

    ° 3 tbsps warm water, 105 to 115 degrees
    ° 1/4 c light margarine, melted
    ° 1 whole egg
    ° 6 c unbleached flour

    In a one quart saucepan, heat milk almost to the boiling point. Add sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. In a mixing bowl, dissolve

    yeast in warm water. Add milk mixture, margarine, egg, and three cups flour. Mix until smooth. By hand, stir in remaining flour

    until well blended. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Dough will be very sticky. Add enough extra flour to make

    a soft dough. Then, punch down dough and divide into thirds. Roll each third into a twelve inch circle. Cut each circle into

    sixteen pie-shaped wedges. Roll each wedge into a crescent shape. Place on prepared baking sheets. Cover and let rise in

    warm place until doubled in size. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

     

    Sugar Cookies
    servings: 42...calories: 64 ...fat: 2

    Dough:
    ° 1/3 c light margarine, softened
    ° 1/3 c margarine, softened
    ° 1 whole egg
    ° 1 tbsp fat-free milk
    ° 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    ° 2 c unbleached flour
     

    ° 3/4 c granulated sugar
    ° 1 tsp baking powder
    Icing
    ° 1 c powdered sugar, sifted
    ° 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
    ° 1 tbsp fat-free milk

    Preheat oven to 375. To prepare dough, combine margarine, egg, one tablespoon milk, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. In

    another mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients just until

    moistened. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill until easy to handle. On a lightly, floured surface, roll each half of dough to 1/8"

    thickness. Using 2 1/2" cutters, cut dough into desired shape. Place one inch apart onto unprepared baking sheet. Bake for

    seven minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, to prepare icing, combine powdered sugar, remaining vanilla extract, and

    milk in a small mixing bowl. If desired, color with food coloring. When cookies have cooled spread icing over cookies. * After

    icing has set, store cookies in airtight containers up to 5 days or freeze uniced in airtight container up to 3 months.

     

    Raisin Crisscross Cookies
    servings: 36 ...calories:68 ...fat: 2

    ° 1/2 c margarine, softened
    ° 1 whole egg white, slightly beaten
    ° 1 tbsp fat-free milk
    ° 1/2 tsp lemon extract
    ° 2 1/4 c unbleached flour
     

    ° 3/4 c granulated sugar
    ° 1/2 c raisins
    ° 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
    ° 3/4 tsp baking soda
    ° 2 tsps cinnamon

    Preheat oven to 400. In a mixing bowl, combine margarine, egg white, milk, and lemon extract. In another mixing bowl, combine

    flour, sugar, raisins, cream of tartar, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients. Then roll into balls.

    Place balls 3" apart onto unprepared baking sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar, making a crisscross pattern. Bake for ten minutes.

     

    Cloud Candy-Cookies

    Ingredients:
    3 egg whites beaten stiff
    2 tablespoons granulated sugar replacement or granulated fructose
    2 teaspoons orange oil (or your favorite oil)
    1 teaspoon orange rind (grated)

    Directions:
    Beat sugar replacement, orange oil and rind into the stiff egg whites.
    Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
    Bake at 325-degrees for eight to ten minutes. Remove from pan immediately.

    Yield: 36 cookies
    Exchange: Six cookies with sugar replacement: Negligible
    Calories: Six cookies with sugar replacement: 10
    Exchange: Six cookies with fructose, 1/5 fruit
    Calories: Six cookies with fructose, 22

     

    Banana Bread

    You could make it even lighter by using fake sugar instead.

    1-1/2  cups all-purpose flour
    1-1/4  teaspoons baking powder
    1/2  teaspoon baking soda
    1/2  teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/8  teaspoon salt
    2   slightly beaten egg whites
    1  cup mashed banana
    3/4  cup sugar
    1/4  cup cooking oil

    Directions
    1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
    2. In a large mixing bowl stir together egg whites, banana, sugar, and oil. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture just until

    moistened.
    3. Spray an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for

    45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
    4. Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. For easier slicing, wrap the

    bread in plastic wrap and store overnight. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).
    5. Make ahead directions: Cool completely. Wrap in foil, then seal in a plastic bag. Freeze up to 3 months.

    Servings- 16 slices
    Nutritional facts per serving
    calories: 130, total fat: 4g

     

    Corn Muffins
    Ingredients:
    1-1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    1-1/3 cup cornmeal
    1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
    1/4 cup sugar
    4 teaspoon baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 (8-1/2 ounce) can cream style corn
    3/4 cup water
    Egg substitute equivalent to two eggs
    1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

    Directions:
    In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
    In another bowl, combine corn, water, egg substitute and applesauce; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
    Fill muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray 2/3 full.
    Bake at 350-degrees for 17-20 minutes or until muffins test done.
    Cool for five minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

    Recipe makes about 18 muffins.
    One muffin equals 105 calories.

     

    Pumkin Pie Cravers

    1 can of libby's pumpkin
    1/2 cup of skim or 1/2%milk (or any kind of milk really...)
    4 egg whites (or two eggs)
    1/2 cup-3/4 cup of splenda (or to taste)
    Cinnamon
    Cloves
    Ginger
    Nutmeg
    or you can just add pumpkin spice, lol

    Then simply spray a nonstink 9X5 loaf/bread pan with PAM and pour in the mixture.
    Bake at 375 degrees for about 30-45min or untill tooth pick comes out clean!

    If you ate thise whole thing it would be 250 Cals! But good luck doing that, i divide it into 4 pieces, making 62.5 calories a slice!

    However, I add a sheet or too or grahm crackers to the bottm of the pan and I dollop 3 tbs of "Lite" cool whip to the top when it is done cooking/chilling in the fridge. Taste just like pumpkin pie!
    With the cool whip and a single layer of grahm cracker, one servinf comes to 150 cals! and almsot no fat! Enjoy!

     

    Brownie Snack Cake

    One serving equals 106 calories.

    Makes 16 servings.
    Ingredients:
    4 egg whites
    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1/2 cup cocoa
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    Confectioners' sugar

    Directions:
    In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add oil and vanilla.

    Combine flour, sugars, cocoa and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture.

    Transfer to an 8 inch square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.

    Bake at 350-degrees for 15-20 minutes or until center is set.

    Cool on a wire rack.

    Dust with confectioners' sugar.

     

    Peppermint Meringues
    These literally melt in your mouth!

    Ingredients:
    2 egg whites
    1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup sugar
    2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

    Directions:
    In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add

    sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil or paper-lined baking sheets;

    sprinkle with the crushed candy. Bake at 225 degrees for 1-1/2 hours. Turn off heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door

    ajar for at least one hour or until cool. Store in an airtight container.

    Yield: 3 dozen

    Nutritional analysis per cookie:
    Calories: 21

     

    Microwave Peanut Butter Cookies
    Ingredients:
    3/4 cup diet butter
    1/2 cup chunky style peanut butter
    1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
    18 packages Equal brand sweetener
    3 eggs
    1/4 cup skim milk
    1 teaspoon. vanilla
    1-1/2 cup flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1-3/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal

    Directions:
    Cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and sweetener until light and fluffy.

    Add eggs, 1 at a time and beat well after each addition.

    Blend in milk and vanilla.

    Thoroughly stir together flour, soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and beat well.

    Stir in oatmeal.

    Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper on microwave oven glass tray. Be sure to make cookies small.

    Cook a dozen at a time on full power for 45 to 60 seconds or until firm, but slightly moist.

    Allow to cool slightly before removing from waxed paper. Repeat with remaining dough.

    Makes 7 dozen

    Nutrition information per serving:
    30 calories per cookie.

     
    Oatmeal cookies


    1/2c splenda
    3/4 cup applesauce
    1 cup ww flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 cup rolled oats
    1/2 cup raisins (optional)
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

    -Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ).
    -Grease a cookie sheet. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together the splenda, and applesauce.
    -Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the applesauce mixture.
    -Add the rolled oats, raisins and chopped nuts (if desired); stir until combined.
    - Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
    -Allow cookies to cool slightly before removing from the baking sheet.
    makes 24 cookies

    NUTRITONAL INFO(per cookie):
    recipe made with raisins & walnuts
    58 calories
     
    DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND STUFF
     

    Little Cheesecakes

    22 cals

     One low-fat Vanilla Wafer (15)
    1 tsp fatfree cream cheese (5)
    1/2 tsp splenda
    1/2 tsp low-cal jam or a slice of whatever fruit (strawberry!) (2)

    Mix the cream cheese with the splenda until creamy. Spread on the Wafer, top with jam or fruit.

     

    Marshmallow Cream Divinity
    Servings: 24; Calories 85; Total Fat 1 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Protein 0 g; Sodium 19 mg; Carbohydrates 20 g; Fiber 0.1 g

    1/3 c water
    7 ozs marshmallow cream
    1 1/2 c granulated sugar
    1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp cream of tartar
    1/4 c walnuts, chopped
    1/8 tsp salt

    In a saucepan, place water, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt. Boil over high heat, without stirring, until candy thermometer

    reaches 248. Place marshmallow cream in a small bowl. Mix on low speed. Gradually add hot sugar mixture. Mix well. Fold in

    vanilla extract. Continue mixing on low speed until mixture begins to lose it gloss and hold it's shape when dropped from spoon.

    Fold in walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Cool and store in airtight container.

     

    Chocolate Craving Fixers
    Calories: 12

    A box of Chocolate pudding mix
    2 cups of cold water

    Mix pudding with water (rather than milk). Pour into ice cube tray and freeze. Makes 14 cubes.

     

    Cocoa Candies
    Calories: 25, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g

    2 egg whites
    2 packets Sweet N Low
    2 tbsp bakers cocoap

    Add sweetener to egg whites and beat them on high speed until stiff peaks form. (When you lift some up with a spoon, it forms

    a little stiff peak, not a soft peak that falls back down.) With a spoon, gently blend in cocoa powder, taking care not to break

    down the foam by stirring too much. Divide the foam into 12 cookie sized lumps on a non stick cookie sheet and cook on 350

    until lightly browned. Use only Sweet 'N' Low. It helps the meringue stay fluffy. Makes 4 servings.

     

    Chocolate covered banannas

    1 tbsp of unsweetend cocoa
    1 bananna
    1 tbcp of splenda

    slice the bananna to peices around the size of a quarter. put them in a baggie and and the cocoa and the splenda and shake.

    Then use chop sticks * this is the fun part* and put them in a bowl and up some plastic wrap on top and place it in the fridge for

    a while to get nice and cold...

    I use the chopsticks to eat them so my fingers wont get messy and it slows down how many I eat at once.

    calories: 100 for banana plus whatever amt. of cals the cocoa is.

     

    Jello With Diet Sprite

    -sugar free jello mix

    -diet sprite or other citrus drink

    Make it as you usually do, exept with diet sprite instead of the cold water

    Its like a party in your mouth!

    Cals- 40 for the whole thing

     

    Watermelon Sherbet
    Servings: 8 (1/2 cup) servings, Calories: 83, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g

    2 c watermelon, cubed and seeded
    1/2 c sugar
    1 envelope gelatin, unflavored
    1/3 c cranberry juice cocktail

    1. Place watermelon in a blender or food processor.
    2. Cover and blend until smooth.
    3. Stir in sugar.
    4. In a small saucepan, combine gelatin and cranberry juice. Let stand for 5 minutes.
    5. Stir mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
    6. Pour and stir the gelatin mixture into the melon mixture.
    7. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
    8. Break up frozen mixture and place in a chilled mixer bowl.
    9. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed or until mixture is fluffy.
    10. Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm.

     
    Apples'n'Cinnamon

    -1 apple (90)
    - cinnamon and splenda to taste (5?)
    - 2 tbsp cool whip if desired (20)

    Slice up apple into thin slices, put in a bowl and mix cinnamon and splenda  together with it.  Microwave for 20-50 seconds.  Top with coolwhip if you want the extra sweetness.
    Total cals- 95, 115 w/coolwhip

     

    Exotic Fruit Sundae

    (Mix together)
    25 grams chopped mango
    3 peeled and stoned lychees
    25 grams fresh pineapple

    Add a pinch of mixed spice and mix well
    Spoon into a dish with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt and serve.

    100 CALS TOTAL

     

    Strawberry Fruited Pie
    Calories 40
    Servings 8

    1-1/2  cups  boiling  water
    1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Brand Strawberry Flavor Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin
    1 cup ice cubes
    2 pt. strawberries, sliced
    1 whole HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, crushed

    STIR boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add ice, stirring until completely melted. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
    STIR in strawberries. Pour into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs around edge of pie.
    REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.


    Great Substitute
    Substitute 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Strawberry Flavor Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin for 1 pkg. (8-serving size) gelatin.

     

    2 Things With Icecream

    Sundae
    1/2 cup frozen yogurt: 100 (check label as brands vary)
    2 T light chocolate syrup: 50

    diet soda floats: 100
    1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt: 100
    diet soda of your choice.... try diet coke, diet root beer, Dr. Brown's Diet Cherry, Orange Diet Rite

     

    Triple Fruit Freeze

    Makes about 12 servings at 70 calories without the milk added.

    4 lg. ripe bananas
    1 c. crushed pineapple, undrained
    1 c. non-fat dry milk powder (this makes more of a sherbet and is optional)
    10 maraschino cherries, cut up
    2 c. orange juice
    2 tbsp. lemon juice

    At least 7 hours before serving or up to a month before - in a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in remaining

    ingredients until well blended. Pour mixture into a 9 x 9 inch baking pan; cover with foil or plastic wrap and freeze until partially

    frozen - about 2 hours.

    Spoon mixture into large bowl. With mixer at medium speed, beat until smooth, but still frozen, return mixture to pan. Cover with

    foil or plastic wrap and freeze until firm.

    Option: If you use milk powder, put the pineapple and its juice with the powder in the blender and whirl until smooth and

    proceed as directed.

    To serve: Let mixture stand at room temperature for 10 minutes for easier scooping.

     

    Light Fudge
    60 cals
    Ingredients:
    1 cup 2-percent milk 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 5 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (5 packages) 1 cup water 1/2 cup

    sweetener equal to sugar** 1 teaspoon artificial brandy extract

    Directions:
    In small saucepan, combine milk and cocoa. Whisk until there are no lumps of cocoa. Cook over medium heat, stirring for about

    5 minutes or until thickened. (This cooks out the raw cocoa taste.)

    In another small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 5 minutes to soften.

    Heat over low heat, stirring, until gelatin dissolves. Stir into cocoa mixture.

    Stir in sweetener (artificial sweetener like SugarTwin equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar) and brandy extract. Remove from heat.

    Pour into 8 inch square baking dish. Let stand at room temperature 4 hours or until firm.

    To remove from pan, cut around edges with a sharp knife. Place dish in shallow pan of hot water for about 30 seconds just to

    slightly soften bottom. Loosen one corner, then quickly flip gel out onto clean cutting surface.

    With sharp knife, cut evenly in 10 one way and 10 the other way. Place in container, cover and refrigerate. Will keep up to 1

    week in refrigerator. Makes 100 squares.

    Servings: 8

    Nutrition information per 14 squares (about 1/8 of recipe):
    Calories: 60
    Carbohydrate: 7g
    Protein: 7g
    Fat: 2g

     

    Low-Fat Hot Fudge Sauce

    Unsweetened cocoa powder does not contain cocoa butter, and so has substantially less fat than chocolate. This hot fudge

    sauce, sans cocoa butter, has a slightly powdery finish and less richness than its higher-fat counterparts, but it will certainly

    satisfy chocolate cravings.

    Ingredients:
    5 tablespoons warm water
    3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    4 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 tablespoon arrowroot, mixed with 2 tablespoons water

    Directions:
    Pour the water, cocoa powder and sugar into a small saucepan and stir over low heat until dissolved. Remove from heat.

    Stir in arrowroot mixture, return to the heat and whisk until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk until smooth.

    Makes 3/4 cup sauce
    SIDES Nutrition information per serving:
    Calories: 75

     

    Chocolate Caramel Popcorn

    you can tweak with the amounts...

    1/8-1/4 cup brown sugar (75 calories-150 calories)
    1 tablespoon cocoa powder (10 calories)
    1/8-1/4 cup water
    2-3 cups plain air popped popcorn (20 calories per cup)

    spread tin foil or waxed paper out onto a table, and spread popcorn out on top of that evenly, so its all touching and close

    together, but not in a pile...

    Then in a small saucepan, heat up on low-medium temperature the brown sugar, water and cocoa powder, stirring as it heats

    up, untill its smooth and boiling slightly, but be careful not to burn it...

    Then coat the popcorn with the mixture immediately, i use a spoon to drizzle/ladel it all over the popcorn...it dries quickly

    Depending on amounts of everything used, it ranges from 125 calories to 220 calories...it depends on personal preference i

    guess... i like over-the-top flavour, much much more so then other people i know...so you'd have to play around to see what you like.

     

    Fruit Pop's

    Ingredients:
    12 raspberries
    1/2 water
    1/2 cup any flavor juice
    1small banana
    5 strawberries
    1/2 of an orange


    Directions:
    1. get a small tray around 7 by 5 inches and about 1 inch tall. Smash all the fruits together in a mixer add water and the juice

    then pour into tray.

    2. Freeze for about 3 to 4 hours. When it's ready take out and cut 3 lines the long way and about 10 lines the wide way.

    3. Now you have great tasting (and healthy) popsicles

    makes 3 servings
    calories per serving: 77

     

    Cherry/Pineapple Dessert
    1 can lite cherry pie filling
    1 can crushed pineapple in juice
    1/4 cup self rising flour
    lite spray butter Mix the cherries and the drained pineapple together into a medium cake pan. Sprinkle the flour on top and sparay with butter

    bake at 400 for 10 min. It makes ALOT.
    TOTAL-
    4 servings- 146 calories per serving
    6 servings- 98 calories per serving

     

    Black Cherry Cool 'N Creamy Cups
    8 servings at 45 cals each

    2/3  cup  boiling  water
    1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Black Cherry Flavor Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin
    Ice cubes
    1/2 cup cold water
    2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping

    STIR boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until ice is completely melted.
    ADD whipped topping; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Spoon evenly into 8 dessert cups.
    REFRIGERATE at least 4 hours or overnight.

     

    Splenda Strawberries with Coolwhip

    -strawberries (small are 3 cals, medium are 5 cals, and large are 8 cals.  large are the mutated looking ones, lol, they are REALLY big.)

    - a few packets of splenda (5 cals)

    - 2 tablespoons coolwhip(20cals)

    Slice and dice strawberries up, mix well with splenda.  Pop in fridge for a few hours.  Top with cool whip.  Great fancy dessert treat. 

     

    Orange or Grape Blocks


    Ingredients

    2 cup orange juice
    1 or
    1 cup unsweetened grape juice
    1 cup water
    4 tbsp unflavored gelatin (4 pkg)
    2 tsp vanilla

    Directions

    Pour 1 cup of fruit juice into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over top to
    soften. Let stand 5 minutes.

    Boil remaining 1 cup orange juice (or water). Stir into gelatin
    mixture until it dissolves, about 3 minutes. Stir in vanilla.

    Pour into a rinsed 8 inch square cake pan. Chill about 4 hours until
    firm. Cut into 1 inch squares to serve.

    2 squares = 12 calories, 2 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram protein, 1++
    Extra

    Servings: 64

     
    Easy Caramel Apple
    Sliced apple (60-70 calories) dipped into a tablespoon of caramel ice cream topping (40 calories, says mine)
    Total : 100-110 calories
     
    SMores
    Makes 2, 170cals  for both
    1 graham cracker sheet, broken into fourths 70
    2 marshmallows: 50
    2 tablespoons lc chocolate syrup (50) or 2 rectancles of hersheys (about 50)
     
    Ana-Cobbler

    *3/4 cup frozen mixed fruit (mostly berries preferably)
    *spoonful of ff marshmellow cream
    *sprinkle of unsweetened chocolate powder
    *small cone (kid's kind, not waffle)

    Mix all together in a bowl with a little sprinkle of water to help make a sauce, then microwave until very hot (about 3 minutes), crumble cone on top. Cals vary depending on how much fruit/marshmellow you use, I try as lite as possible and can get it down to 80 cals for a very tasty treat.
     

    Low cal chocolate mousse!

    Make the Jello brand sugar free pudding as directed but instead of using 2 cups of milk, use 2/3 cup diet coke, 2/3 cup skim milk, and 2/3 cup water. This yeilds 68 calories for the whole thing, and a serving is 1/2 a cup, so 1/4 of it is 17 cals!!

    I even sprinkled a pinch of ground esspresso and stirred it in. If you are feeling naughty, you could even add kahlua. (I've never tried kahlua... don't know if it would even taste good...) 

    the diet coke makes it fizz a bit at first, but once the milk is added and stirred, it gives the flavor a bit of a boost and makes it a little thicker.

     

    Fried Bananas

    1 banana, sliced
    1 teaspoon sugar or substitute
    1 tablespoon nocal butter or spray

    Sprinkle sugar lightly onto bananas, melt butter in pan, then cook for about 30-60 seconds, until slightly squishy on each side. Done!

     
    SANDWICHES, WRAPS, ROLLUPS, PIZZA, AND CRACKERS
     

    Cheesy Dog Tortilla Roll-Ups

    (serving size: 1 dog - 90 calories, 2.5g fat

    Serves 2

    Ingredients:
    2 97% Fat Free Hebrew National Hot Dogs
    1 La Tortilla Factory 95% Fat Free Low Carb Tortilla
    1 slice Kraft Singles Fat Free Cheese

    Directions:
    Microwave hot dogs according to directions on package. Slice tortilla in half. Fold cheese to create two halves. Place each half cheese slice on top of each tortilla half. Roll cooked hot dog in cheesed-up tortilla. Toast in toaster oven until desired golden color is reached.

     
    Turkey Roll Ups
    2 slices of turkey breast, 2 med. boston lettuce leaves, 2 scallions, 2 red bell pepper strips. roll everything up with the turkey

    ont he outside. =54cals.
    *you can use a ff/no oil salad dressing (5 cals/tbsp.) for a dip. or any kind of dip...yogurt dip, whatever. its still very low in cals.

     

    Easy Quesadillas

    1 low-carb tortilla (80 cals)
    1 jar of mild or hot salsa (10 cals per 2 tbsps)
    fat free cheese slices (25 cals)
    crushed garlic (0 cals)

    Top one half of tortilla with a 1-2 pieces of cheese (cut up to fit), 2 tbsp salsa, and a very small dollop of garlic. Spread garlic

    evenly into salsa. Microwave for 1-2 mins, or until melted. Fold over top half of tortilla, let cool, and enjoy!

    Total cals: 115-140

     

    Melted Cheese Sandwich

    ingredients:
    1 piece of Kraft lowest calorie cheese
    2 slices Reduced Calorie bread

    Directions: (this is pretty easy)
    1.put the cheese inside the bread and microwave for 19 seconds. Then Cut in half.
    I like to dip it in ketchup :P

    Makes 2 servings
    calories per serving: 65

     

    Cucumber Pita

    ww pita pocket, cut in half
    shredded lettuce
    diced tomatos and onions
    2 tbsps of sour cream or gyro sauce
    seasoning

    serves 2, 110 calories each

    Fill pita with ingrediants and devour.

     

    Bagel Pizza
    -1/2 low fat sarah lee wheat bagel: 60cals
    -slice of fat free cheese: 30cals
    -tomato sauce: as much as you want up to 1/4cup for 20cals!

    lightly toast bagel, apply sauce and cheese- microwave for about 45seconds-1minute.

    SO GOOD!

    total cals? 110cals!

     
    Breadless Sandwich
    2 leaves lettuce (10)
    1/2 md tomato (12)
    pickles slices (10)
    mustard (0)
    turkey meat (50)
    TOTAL-82
    Roll up all of the snadwich stuff inside the leaf lettuce. and eat. YUMMY YUMMY
     

    Pizza Muffins

    ingredients:
    - country kitchen's lo-cal english muffin
    - *very* little mozzarella cheese (i find that i don't need much to get the cheese pizza effect icon_smile.gif
    - low sodium, lo-cal tomato paste

    how it's done:
    - preheat oven to 350 degrees
    - split the english muffin
    - spread about a tbsp of tomato paste on each side
    - lightly sprinkle some mozzarella cheese
    - bake "pizza" until cheese softens and melts; you can also use a microwave to do this as well.

    enjoy!

    makes two servings, 70-75 calories each

     

    Flat bean and cheese burritos

    93.2 calories

    One small and thin corn tortilla = 40 cal
    One tablespoon refried beans = 18.2 cal
    One tablespoon mozz. cheese = 20 cal
    2 tablespoons of salsa = 15 cal

    spread the beans on the tortilla, top with cheese and nuke it for about 40 seconds. Top with your favorite salsa and enjoy!!
    There is still plenty of room to add onions and green chillies or whatever you want to add to it.

     

    2 Things With Rice Cakes


    FIESTA RICE CAKES (clever title?) - 140-150 cal
    2 plain rice cakes (70)
    1 slice ff cheese (25)
    2 oz ff refried beans (45)
    salsa, tobasco, etc to taste (10 or less)

    spread beans over rice cakes, divide cheese and put over beans. Melt in microwave or oven, top with salsa/tobasco. Satisfies cravings for Mexican food.

    PIZZA RICE CAKES - 120-130 cal
    Same as above, but substitute tomato paste or tomato sauce for the beans, and cover cheese with a couple tomato slices. Sprinkle with oregano or basil flakes.

     

    Veggie Pizza
    Servings: 8 (1/2 cup) servings, Calories: 147, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 7g

    1 mini phylo dough shell
    3/4 teaspoon fat free tomato suace
    3/4 teaspoon minced mushrooms or chopped spinach
    1/4 teaspoon parmeasean cheese

    1.Place unfrozen shell on a toaster oven baking tray.
    2.Fill the shell with the tomato sauce and mushrooms/spinach. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
    3.Broil in a toaster oven until cheese is melted

     
    Banana RITZ

    Makes: 5 servings, 2 topped crackers each

          10 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers
          1 banana, thinly sliced
          2 tsp. honey
          1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon


          TOP crackers with banana slices. Drizzle with honey; sprinkle with cinnamon.

    Nutrition (per serving)
    Calories 60
    Total fat 1g

     

    Mandarin Almond Chicken Bites

    Makes: 16 servings, 3 topped crackers each

          1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
          1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained, cut into thirds
          1/4 cup dried cranberries
          2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds
          2 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
          48 TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers

          MIX together chicken, oranges, cranberries, almonds and dressing; cover.
          REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
          TOP each cracker with 1 tsp. of the chicken mixture. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition (per serving)
    Calories 80
    Total fat 2g

     

    Faux Pizza

    1 slice of toasted diet wheat bread
    1 slice of tomatoe
    1 slice of onion
    Spices (oregano, basil and thyme)
    1tbs part skim mozzerella cheese
    1tps grated parmesan cheese
    fat free olive oil spray

    Note: the cheeses aren't nonfat, but you can use nonfat and refigure the calories.

    Preheat broiler.
    Place tomatoe and onion on the toasted wheat bread and sprinkle seasoning over top. Put Mozerrella and parmesan cheese on, and one spritz of the fatfree olive oil spray.
    Broil untill the cheese have melted and the edges of the toast are crusty (aprox. 2-3 minutes).

    Makes 1 serving

    Nutritional Facts Per serving
    Calories: 76

     

    Strawberry Cottage and Cream Cheese Wrap

    1/2 low cal wrap 60 cal
    2 Tbs. fat free cottage cheese 25-30 cal
    1-2 tsp. fat free cream cheese 7-12 cal
    1-2 tsp. low cal smucker's strawberry preserves 8-16 cal

    Spread the cream cheese across the wrap, layer the cottage cheese upon that, then top with the preserves. Roll into a log and savor.

    This is good for killing cravings for doughy, creamy, fruity and sinful desserts! 107-118 cals

     
    STUFF WITH VEGGIES
     

    Asian Stir Fry
    Servings: 6, Calories: 153, Fat: 2.5g, Protien: 6g, Carbohydrates: 41

    3/4 lb salad shrimp, thawed
    3 large garlic cloves, minced
    3/4 c onion, sliced
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    1 Tb canola oil
    1-1/2 c snow peas
    1-1/2 c red pepper, chopped
    1-1/2 c carrots, chopped
    1-1/2 c brocolli, chopped
    2 Tb vegetable broth
    1 Tb lemon juice

    1. Place drained shrimp in a bowl. Add salt and cayenne to shrimp. Toss well.
    2. Heat oil in a wok on high.
    3. Sauté shrimp stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
    4. Place sautéed shrimp back into the bowl leaving the liquids in the wok.
    5. Combine the onions and garlic in the wok and sauté, about 3 minutes.
    6. Add peas, vegetables and broth to the wok.
    7. Reduce heat to medium and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
    8. Return shrimp to wok, add lemon juice and cook for 1 more minute.

     

    Sweet Potatoes in Orange Shells
    6 Servings; Calories: 180; Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 3 grams; Carbohydrates: 40 grams; Fiber: 7 grams

    3 large oranges (to be juiced)
    6 orange shells (halves from making orange juice)
    4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
    2 teaspoons vegan margarine (10 ml)
    3/4 cup fresh orange juice (from oranges above)
    2 Tablespoons cinnamon (30 ml)
    1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger (3 ml)
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (1 ml)
    1/4 teaspoon fresh orange zest (1 ml)

    Cut oranges in half and juice them. You should measure 3/4 cup orange juice. If you don't have enough, supplement with

    packaged orange juice. Scoop out orange halves and save the shells. Wash sweet potatoes and prick in several spots. Place

    potatoes on a paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 12-15 minutes or until very soft.

    Peel potatoes (be careful!). Scoop potato pulp into a large bowl. Mash with margarine, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves,

    and zest. Mash and mix until smooth. Set orange shells into a casserole or microwaveable serving platter with high sides (to

    hold the oranges upright). Fill shells with potato mixture. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes or until warm.

     
     

    Sauteed Garlic Veggies

    1 medium green bell pepper - 20 calories
    1/2 cup of chopped red onion - 25 calories
    1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder 14 calories
    1/2 teaspoon of pepper - 3 calories
    salt to taste - 0 calories
    I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray - 0 calories

    62 calories

    Chop up the bell pepper and onion. Spray the bottom of a pan with non-stick cooking spray. Sautee pepper and onion for a few minutes, then spray them with butter spray, and add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to sautee veggies until they are desired consistency - This takes about 5-10 minutes.

    Buen Provecho!

     

    White Rice with Veggies
    5 servings; Calories 114; Total Fat 1 g; Cholesterol 1 mg; Protein 4 g; Sodium 602 mg; Carbohydrates 22 g; Fiber 1.9 g

    1 1/2 c chicken broth
    1/2 c onions, chopped
    1/2 c long-grain white rice, cooked
    1 c canned peas, drained
    1/2 tsp black pepper
    1 tbsp parsley
    1/2 c bell peppers, chopped

    In a saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in rice, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and onions;

    return to boiling. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes more or till rice is tender. Stir in peas and parsley; heat through.

     

    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    110 calories

    bell pepper half (cut longways) = 20 cal
    3 tbs. refried beans = 54.6 cal
    1 tbs. mozz cheese = 20 cal
    2 tbs salsa = 15 cal

    Fill Bell Pepper half with refried beans and top with cheese. Bake in dish with water in it (about halfway up the bell pepper -

    helps it cook right) in oven @ 350 until desired texture. (I like mine soft.)
    Top with salsa and enjoy.

    You can make a bunch at one time and leave them in the fridge for later during the week. They microwave well.

     
    Mixed Vegetable Grill with Feta
    Makes 6 servings,  Calories  90

    2  cups  (1/2-inch-thick)  zucchini slices
    1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
    1 cup (1/2-inch-thick) green pepper strips
    1 cup tomato wedges
    1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) onion rings
    1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano, crushed
    1 Tbsp. olive oil


    MIX all ingredients.
    WRAP mixture in double thickness of foil. Place on grill over medium coals.
    GRILL 10 minutes. Turn packet over. Grill 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.


    Great Substitute
    Omit oregano. Substitute ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Garlic & Herb for Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese.

    or Use Your Stove
    Cook and stir zucchini, pepper and onion in oil in large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato; cook 1 minute. Stir in feta cheese. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

    Makes 6 servings,  Calories  90

     

    Cayenne Shrimp Stir Fry
    Ingredients:
    1 teaspoon each salt and cayenne pepper
    3/4 pound medium-sized peeled raw shrimp
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    3 large garlic cloves
    3/4 cup sliced green onion
    1-1/2 cups snow peas, strings removed
    4 cups chopped vegetables, such as red or green pepper, carrots, celery, broccoli
    2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth
    1 tablespoon lemon zest

    Directions:
    Toss shrimp with salt and cayenne. Heat oil, on high, in non-stick pan.
    Saute shrimp, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp.
    In the same pan, saute garlic and green onions for about 1 minute.
    Add peas, vegetables and chicken broth.
    Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 3 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
    Return shrimp to pan, with lemon zest and cook for 1 more minute.
    Serve with rice, if desired.

    This recipe serves 6.

    Nutrition information per serving:
    Calories: 153
    Fat: 2.5g

     

    Chicks on a Log

    Ingredients: 2 Romaine Leaves, handful fresh baby spinach, celery stalk, egg whites, 1/4 c mushrooms, 1Tbs chopped onion, 1 chopped scallion, any herbs... I used dill, parsley, and rosemary

    1) Prepare logs: Wash all veggies. Lay romaine on large plate. top with flat layers of baby spinach. Cut celery stalk in 1/2 and place on each leaf.

    2) Prepare "chicks": Heat skillet prepped with (so-called)  0 cal spray to Med-Low. Brown mushrooms, onions, and scallion. Centralize the cooked veggies into a rectangular pancake on the skillet. Pour 1/4 c egg whites on the center of the collection of vegetables, and allow to cook through. Flip. Once fully cooked, cut the egg & veg. "pancake" into 2 long strips, and place over the celery. Sprinkle herbs. Roll the romaine around all the stuff on top and wa-la!

    A huge meal for about 40 cals!

     
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    Dijon Chicken Drumsticks

    (good to make for and eat with the fam. so they dont complain about you not eating dinner)
    servings: 16 ... calories: 71 ...fat: 2

    ° 16 pcs chicken drumsticks, skinless
    ° 6 tbsps Dijon mustard
    ° 4 tbsps brown sugar
     

    ° 4 tbsps lemon juice, bottled
    ° 1/4 tsp black pepper
    ° 1/2 tsp salt

    Preheat oven to 400. Prepare a jelly-roll pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine mustard, brown sugar, lemon juice,

    black pepper, and salt. Mix well. Place mustard mixture into a loaf pan. Dip each drumstick into mixture. Place onto prepared

    pan. Bake for 35 minutes more, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. *Any extra mustard mixture can be discarded or kept

    for another time when you make this recipe.

     

    Tuna Pasta Bowl

    Makes 1 Bowl --

    Boil 2 1/4 oz of penne pasta in lightly salted water for 8 minutes.
    Meanwhile, mix together 2 oz of drained, canned tuna; 1 oz of sweet corn niblets; and 1 tea spoon of olive oil.
    Drain the pasta and add to the tuna mixture.
    Toss well and add 1 table spoon of chopped flat leaf parsley.

    137 CALS TOTAL

     

    Yummy Pasta Dish

    2 cups Tofu noodles 40 c
    2 oz veggie sausage 50 c
    1/2 med Bell Pepper 8 c
    Pinch Parmesan Cheese 20 c
    1/2 tsp Butter Spray 10 c

    Total: 128c

     
     
    LOW CAL FOODS
     
     
     
    1) 1 sesame breadstick 42

    2)  3 cups plain popcorn 23

    3) 1 whole ripe tomato or ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes 33

    4) 1 small banana 81

    5) 5 saltine crackers 60

    6) 1 medium apple 80

    7) ½ plain bagel (small 2 oz) 83

    8) celery sticks (10 small) 20

    9) frozen juice bar 75

    10) 1 medium orange 77

    11) 1 cup puffed wheat cereal 43

    12) 1 hard boiled egg 81

    13) ½ medium grapefruit 38

    14) 1 cucumber 10

    15) 1 cup vegetable juice 50

    16) ½ English muffin, with 1 tsp. Peanut butter 95

    17) 1 ¼ cups whole strawberries 60

    18) 2 oz. water packed tuna 70

    19) 1 string cheese stick 72

    20) 1 medium ear corn on cob 80

    21) 1 whole fresh peach 37

    22) 1 slice whole grain toast 85

    23) 1 cup skim milk 90

    24) 6 oz. non fat, sugar free yogurt 60

    25) 7 medium fresh shrimp 70

    26) ½ cup fruit cocktail, in own juice 60

    27) ½ cup red raspberries 41

    28) 8 dried apricot halves 60

    29) ½ cup raw cauliflower 14

    30) 1 medium tangerine or 2 small clementines 37

    31) 1 cup green tea 0

    32) 17 fresh grapes (frozen for a hot weather treat) 52

    33) 10 almonds 70

    34) 2 Tbsp. dried cranberries (Craisins) 45

    35) 2 cups watermelon cubes 84

    36) 50 small pretzel sticks 60

    37) ½ cup pineapple chunks, in own juice 64

    38) 1 cup fresh cherries 65

    39) ½ cup Corn Bran cereal 82

    40) 1 cup gelatin (sugar free) 16

    41) ½ cinnamon raisin English muffin 75

    42) 1 cup minestrone soup 83

    43) 8 baked tortilla chips with 3 Tbsp. salsa 93

    44) 20 peanuts 90

    45) ½ cup raw baby carrots 25

    46) 1 cup Cheerios 88

    47) 6 pieces Melba toast 75

    48) 1 ounce honey turkey 32

    49) 4 Hershey kisses 98

    50) ½ cup sugar free pudding made with skim milk 80

    51) ½ cup fat free refried beans 80

    52) 8 animal crackers 90

    53) 2 small plums 60

    54) 2 Tbs. hummus spread on 1/4 pita pocket bread 93

    55) ½ large red, yellow or green bell pepper 20

    56) 5 Saltine crackers 60

    57) 1 small banana 60

    58) 2 Tbsp. Sunflower seeds 90

    59) 1 small baked sweet potato 59

    60) 2 Tbsp. raisins 60

    61) 1 fig bar 53

    62) 4 Brazil nuts 93

    63) 1 medium pear 98

    64) 6 oz. calcium fortified orange juice 84

    65) ½ cup three bean salad 90

    66) 1 sugar free Popsicle 20

    67) 20 pistachio nuts 70

    68) 3 gingersnaps 89

    69) 2 Tbs. light cream cheese, on 2 medium celery sticks 67

    70) ½ cup corn flakes with ½ cup skim milk 98

    71) ½ cup oatmeal, 73

    72) 30 Goldfish crackers 70

    73) ½ cup vanilla ice milk 92

    74) sugar free hot cocoa mix (made with water) 35

    75) 1 medium kiwi fruit 46

    76) 2 Tbsp. soybean nuts 97

    77) Pickles-5 cal each

    78) Celery-6 cal for 1 stalk

    79) Lettuce- 8 cal for a shredded cup

  • tips

    • Spin in circles, burns calories and induces nausea.
    • Eat with your nondominant hand,
    • Weigh yourself before and after eating.
    • Imagine everything you are eating is coated in butter, even the utensils.
    • Chew gum while you cook for other, so you dont sample.
    • Put your food money in a jar and at the end of the month spend it on somthing incredible as a reward for everything you didnt eat.
    • Never eat more than a cup, your stomach will expand and you will need to fill it later.
    • Write down everything you eat, you will discust yourself saying it aloud.
    • It takes 12 hours for your body to start feeding off its own fat.
    • Try new food when you feel sick, it will create an irreversible connectiong in your mind with that food and sickness.
    • Eat in front of a mirror with nothing but tight underwear...you wont want to add to that.
    • Visualize yourself growing fatter with every bite.
    • Sleep, it burns 55 calories each hour you get and without it your metabolism slows down. Plus, it your asleep your not eating. Even if you have to take sleeping pills.
    • Dont put alot on your plate, if you do, you'll eat it.
    • Drink ice water all day long-burns 25 calories per 16ozs.
    • Curl up in a ball if your having hunger pains, it helps alleviate them and your rolls will make the thoughts of food disappear.
    • Do something else, there are a zillion things you could enjoy and benefit from more, than eating.
    • Having good posture burns calories, helps your back, and makes you look skinnier.
    • Buy clothes one size smaller, i fyour fat it will probally bross you out and keep you on track.
    • Spend alot of time on PRO-ANA sites...it helps amazingly.
    • Wear perfect lipgloss, it will make you eat carefully and this will make you stop faster.
    • Clean something gross like the toilet.
    • Paint your nails, then you cant reach for anything until they are dried without ruining them.
    • Feed someone else your food, like the dog.
    • Study yourself in the mirror naked, you will look better if you